Flat Roof Joist Span

Span tables for flat roof joists to bs 5268 7 2 imposed loads of 0 75 kn m for maintenance and snow load are applicable where there is no permanent access no fixed ladder or staircase and most areas where the altitude does not exceed 100 metres refer to bs 6399 3.

Flat roof joist span. Also available for the android os. For heavy roofs or in areas with substantial snowfall or winds call your local building department for code requirements. The full version allows any size. These span tables apply only to flat roof and roof with a slope of up to 10 degrees.

Timber to be covered these span tables do not apply to timber which is fully exposed to the elements. 2 are indicated below. For pitched roofs flat roofs and ceiling joists. Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.

Use this table to determine the maximum lengths of floor joists based on species of lumber joist spacing and joist size. Size of joists mm clear span c16 joist m clear span c24 joist m 47 x 95 47 x 120 47 x 145 47 x 170 47 x 195 47 x 220 1 77 2 40 2 89 3 38 3 87 4 36 2 04 2 75 3 47 4 20 4 93 5 66 floor joists flat roof joists assumptions at 400mm centers supporting permanent load excluding self weight of joists up to 50kg m2. 1 ft 0 3048 m. Roof rafter span use this table to determine the maximum lengths of roof rafters based on species and grade of lumber spacing dimensions load and slope.

Maximum clear span of flat roof joists in metres for sc3 timber spacing between joists size of roof joist 400mm 450mm 600mm 47 x 97 1 84 1 81 1 74 47 x 120 2 43 2 39 2 27 47 x 145 3 08 3 02 2 87 47 x 170 3 75 3 67 3 42 47 x 195 4 41 4 31 3 92 47 x 220 5 04 4 85 4 41 75 x 170 4 50 4 38 3 99. This demo version is fixed at 1m clear span. This is the distance between joist centres. 1 enter joist details 1 1 span and joist spacing.

Joists under each partition. Maximum rafter spans for a patio roof in areas with mild climates patio roofs are generally designed for loads of 30 psf pounds per square foot. Douglas fir maximum horizontal roof rafter span for lumber grade selected structural and no. Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.

Usually 400 450 or 600mm but any value can be used up to 610mm max. Flat roof joist calculator. 1 psf lb f ft 2 47 88 n m 2. Surveyors span tables for designing roof rafters.